Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto Toronto

Don Alfonso 1890 is on the 38th floor of 1 Harbour Square. The dining room looks over the city, a five-minute walk from the underground network of the PATH.

The restaurant holds a Michelin star, no. 80 on Canada's 100 Best, and no. 2 on the 50 Top Italy list. While the waterfront often relies on quick-turnover spots, this menu offers a formal approach to Italian and Mediterranean seafood. It is dressier than its neighbours along the Harbourfront, shifting focus from the passing crowd to the table. The room runs smart, providing a contrast to the activity found at the nearby Harbourfront Centre. Choose this if you prefer skyline views served with a pedigree that the local boardwalk eateries do not replicate.